GRID K220Q vs Radeon HD 4850
GRID K220Q
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Radeon HD 4850
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID K220Q is positioned at rank 299 and the Radeon HD 4850 is on rank 237, so the Radeon HD 4850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K220Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GRID K220Q is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GRID K220Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K220Q.
| Insight | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (265mm) | Standard Size (246mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID K220Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K220Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $199), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 379.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+379.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID K220Q and Radeon HD 4850
GRID K220Q
The GRID K220Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 2 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 912 points. Launch price was $469.
Radeon HD 4850
The Radeon HD 4850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 946 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K220Q scores 912 and the Radeon HD 4850 reaches 946 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K220Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 4850 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K220Q) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4850). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K220Q) vs 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4850).
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 912 | 946+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+92% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+129% | 1 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID K220Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4850 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4850 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K220Q) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 4850) — the GRID K220Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K220Q) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0+9% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K220Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 4850's 110W — a 68.7% difference. The Radeon HD 4850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K220Q) vs 450W (Radeon HD 4850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 265mm vs 246mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 110W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 265mm | 246mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 8.6+110% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K220Q launched at $469 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 and now averages $199. The GRID K220Q costs 79.9% less ($159 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.8 (GRID K220Q) vs 4.8 (Radeon HD 4850) — the GRID K220Q offers 375% better value. The GRID K220Q is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $469 | $199-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-80% | $199 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.8+375% | 4.8 |
| Codename | GK104 | RV770 |
| Release | July 2 2014 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #907 | #876 |
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